Medicine for Suffering Saints - a podcast by Northwest Bible Church

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Northwest Bible Church - 12-12-21 - 1 Peter - Alan Conner

1 Peter 4:12-14

Medicine for Suffering Saints

Intro

THE PURPOSE OF YOUR SUFFERING (1 Peter 4:12).

“fiery ordeal” -

Don’t be surprised -

The purpose of suffering is for our testing.

REJOICE NOW WHEN YOU SUFFER (1 Peter 4:13-14).

Difference in intensity -“to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ” (1 Peter 4:13).

Reasons for rejoicing.

a) Fellowship with Christ (1 Peter 4:13) -

b) Fellowship with the Holy Spirit (1 Peter 4:14) -

FUTURE REJOICING WHEN CHRIST RETURNS (1 Peter 4:13b).

Present suffering will lead to future rejoicing -

This rejoicing is “with exultation” -

The revelation of His glory -

Conclusion